DRINK - SPACE COAST - FL
waterside
Port Canaveral & Cape Canaveral
| Business | Address | Phone | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill Drink Scene: Massive multi-level deck overlooking the Port. Iconic for ship-watching, tropical cocktails, and Sunday mimosas. |
610 Glen Cheek Dr, Cape Canaveral | (321) 784-4533 | Website |
| Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar Drink Scene: A classic Space Coast staple. Massive open-air tiki deck, live music, and unbeatable views of cruise ships and SpaceX launches. |
505 Glen Cheek Dr, Cape Canaveral | (321) 868-2226 | Website |
Cocoa Beach & Merritt Island
| Business | Address | Phone | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coconuts on the Beach Drink Scene: Legendary oceanfront tiki bar. Pure beach vibes, frozen margaritas, and a front-row seat to the Atlantic surf. |
2 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach | (321) 784-1424 | Website |
| Dolphins Waterfront Bar & Grill Drink Scene: The largest tiki bar on the Space Coast. Nestled on the barge canal, perfect for watching manatees and sunsets. |
310 Lagoon Way, Merritt Island | (321) 806-3661 | Website |
| Sunset Waterfront Cafe & Bar Drink Scene: Located on the Banana River. Relaxed, local favorite for happy hour sunset views. |
500 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach | (321) 783-8485 | Website |
Melbourne & Area
| Business | Address | Phone | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frigate's Waterfront Bar & Grill Drink Scene: Upscale yet casual riverfront spot. Great boat slips, extensive wine list, and a refined tropical cocktail menu. |
1120 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne | (321) 306-3800 | Website |
| River Rocks / The Dock Drink Scene: Sophisticated dining with a massive outdoor dock bar. Panoramic views of the Indian River Lagoon. |
6485 S US Hwy 1, Rockledge | (321) 757-7200 | Website |
bars
Titusville & North Brevard
| Business | Address (Click for Directions) | Phone (Click to Call) | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh's Steak & Seafood Drink Scene: Panoramic views of the Indian River Lagoon and Kennedy Space Center launchpads. Features a massive outdoor deck bar optimized for rocket-watching with a cold draft or tropical rum runner. |
3665 S Washington Ave, Titusville | (321) 567-6700 | Website |
| Pier 220 Seafood Market & Restaurant Drink Scene: Tucked right under the Max Brewer Bridge at the municipal marina. Open-air seating allows you to track dolphin fins while sipping casual bucket beers, frozen margaritas, and local Florida citrus ales. |
2 A Max Brewer Pkwy, Titusville | (321) 269-0005 | Website |
| Playalinda Brewing Company - The Hardware Store Drink Scene: Located in a beautifully renovated, historic 100-year-old downtown building. Renowned craft destination serving signature pours like the Playalinda Blonde Ale and Space Hardware Stout. |
305 S Washington Ave, Titusville | (321) 225-4977 | Website |
| Playalinda Brewing Company - Brix Project Drink Scene: The spacious, industrial-chic production brewery arm of Playalinda. A complete brewpub environment boasting creative house cocktails, innovative tap styles, and a modern dining area. |
400 S Granger St, Titusville | (321) 567-4976 | Website |
| Orleans Bistro & Bar Drink Scene: Vibrant New Orleans flare on the Indian River. A full-service bar throwing down authentic hurricanes, southern hospitality cocktails, and a lively late-night weekend scene. |
2204 S Washington Ave, Titusville | (321) 567-6306 | Website |
Port Canaveral (The Cove)
| Business | Address (Click for Directions) | Phone (Click to Call) | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill Drink Scene: A core pillars of the Port Canaveral party scene. Features a massive down-stairs sports area and a sprawling second-floor open-air sun deck tailored for cruise ship watching, high-energy dance nights, and frozen coladas. |
610 Glen Cheek Dr, Cape Canaveral | (321) 784-4533 | Website |
| Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar Drink Scene: Legendary waterfront infrastructure with an enormous high-ceiling custom tiki pavilion. Famous for live island rock music, cold island drinks, and pristine launch-watching views over the shipping channel. |
505 Glen Cheek Dr, Cape Canaveral | (321) 868-2226 | Website |
| Rusty's Seafood & Oyster Bar Drink Scene: Unfussy, long-standing canal-side staple offering a massive raw bar experience. Sip ice-cold draft domestic beers or tropical punches right along the water's edge on their spacious boardwalk patio. |
628 Glen Cheek Dr, Cape Canaveral | (321) 783-2033 | Website |
| Rising Tide Tap & Table Drink Scene: A craft beer paradise facing the Exploration Tower lake. Features 60 rotating craft beer taps, high-end bourbon menus, and a gorgeous modern deck hanging over the water. |
523 Glen Cheek Dr, Cape Canaveral | (321) 5760-031 | Website |
| Gator's Dockside Port Canaveral Drink Scene: High-energy sports bar right on the shipping lane. Offers sweeping channel views, extensive domestic and craft beer lists, and excellent cocktail specials tailored for families and race fans. |
683 Dave Nisbet Dr, Cape Canaveral | (321) 783-5133 | Website |
Cape Canaveral & Cocoa Beach
| Business | Address (Click for Directions) | Phone (Click to Call) | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coconuts on the Beach Drink Scene: The definitive oceanfront watering hole of Cocoa Beach. Walk straight off the sand onto their massive outdoor deck bar for live DJs, high-octane rum buckes, and a non-stop beach party atmosphere. |
2 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach | (321) 784-1424 | Website |
| Rikki Tiki Tavern (Cocoa Beach Pier) Drink Scene: Situated 800 feet out over the Atlantic Ocean at the absolute tip of the historic pier. Unmatched ocean breezes, classic pina coladas, and a completely open-air thatch-roof bar experience. |
401 Meade Ave, Cocoa Beach | (321) 783-7549 | Website |
| Sandbar Sports Grill Drink Scene: Located steps from the ocean where Route 520 meets the coast. Legendary five-star dive atmosphere featuring creative house category cocktails, massive craft tap walls, and live music that goes until 2:00 AM. |
4301 Ocean Beach Blvd, Cocoa Beach | (321) 799-2577 | Website |
| The Beach Shack Drink Scene: An iconic ocean-side blues and dive bar fixture. Entirely unpretentious, incredibly close to the waves, offering cheap beers, heavy-handed mixed drinks, and legendary local live blues talent. |
1 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach | (321) 783-2250 | |
| Sunset Waterfront Cafe & Bar Drink Scene: A beautifully serene escape on the Banana River. Waterfront tables and dock lounges focus heavily on relaxing local craft beers, wine flights, and spectacular Florida sunset vistas away from the ocean surf crowds. |
500 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach | (321) 783-8485 | Website |
| 4th Street Fillin' Station Drink Scene: A trendy, repurposed vintage gas station. Offers a lush outdoor courtyard oasis featuring 26 craft beer taps, high-end custom cocktails, and specialized spiked ice cream milkshakes. |
382 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach | (321) 613-0644 | Website |
| Nolan's Irish Pub Drink Scene: The premiere authentic Irish drinking destination on the coast. Perfect pints of Guinness poured with precision, expansive Irish whiskey libraries, and cozy indoor millwork. |
204 A1A, Cocoa Beach | (321) 783-1881 | Website |
Merritt Island
| Business | Address (Click for Directions) | Phone (Click to Call) | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins Waterfront Bar & Grill Drink Scene: Boasting the largest open-air tiki bar infrastructure on the Space Coast. Anchored directly on the Merritt Island Barge Canal with deep boat-slip accessibility, regular live country and rock performances, and island cocktails. |
310 Lagoon Way, Merritt Island | (321) 806-3661 | Website |
| Bugnutty Brewing Company Drink Scene: A robust microbrewery hidden in the heart of Merritt Island. Features industrial taproom vibes with an impressive lineup of house-brewed stouts, porters, and aggressive IPAs. |
225 King St, Merritt Island | (321) 452-2739 | Website |
| The Preacher Bar Drink Scene: Eccentric, visually stunning gothic-inspired watering hole. Eclectic decor paired with high-end craft imports, specialty glassware, and a dedicated, upscale neighborhood bar dynamic. |
2425 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island | (321) 406-1561 | Website |
Melbourne, Eau Gallie & Rockledge
| Business | Address (Click for Directions) | Phone (Click to Call) | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Rocks / The Dock at River Rocks Drink Scene: Sprawls majestically along the Indian River Lagoon mainland. The Dock section features an expansive upscale outdoor lounge bar floating above the water with premium signature cocktails, martini menus, and wine lists. |
6485 S US Hwy 1, Rockledge | (321) 757-7200 | Website |
| Frigate's Waterfront Bar & Grill Drink Scene: Polished tropical luxury on the water. Features deep-water yacht docking, a massive upscale outdoor tiki bar, beautiful ambient lighting, and specialized craft cocktail list. |
1120 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne | (321) 306-3800 | Website |
| Pineapples EGAD Drink Scene: A stunning three-level venue dominating the Eau Gallie Arts District. Head straight up to the open-air roof deck bar for craft drinks, sunset panoramas across the Indian River, and a chic local atmosphere. |
1434 Pineapple Ave, Melbourne | (321) 499-1400 | Website |
| Squid Lips Overwater Grill Drink Scene: Built right out over the river with actual sand-covered indoor/outdoor floors. Unwind with their famous frozen drinks, draft craft choices, and live bands performing on a stage surrounded by the lagoon. |
1477 S Pineapple Ave, Melbourne | (321) 259-3101 | Website |
| IntraCoastal Brewing Company Drink Scene: The heart of the Space Coast craft culture in Eau Gallie. Features a massive, constantly packed outdoor beer garden area with rotating tap lists containing innovative local sours, hazy IPAs, and lagers. |
1357 Pineapple Ave, Melbourne | (321) 821-4152 | Website |
| Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Co. Drink Scene: Housed inside a fully restored, historic bank building in Downtown Melbourne. Offers an expansive taproom floor with a full traditional pub bar, house-brewed core ales, and a dedicated backroom game cellar. |
1002 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne | (321) 821-4052 | Website |
| Meg O'Malley's Restaurant & Irish Pub Drink Scene: A downtown institution famous for high-spirited Irish drinking culture. Exceptional selections of stouts, ciders, imports, and custom whiskeys combined with traditional live music and heavy pours. |
812 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne | (321) 952-5510 | Website |
The South Beaches & Inlets
| Business | Address (Click for Directions) | Phone (Click to Call) | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lou's Blues Oceanfront Bar & Grill Drink Scene: A high-voltage oceanfront staple in Indialantic. Features a large upper deck looking down onto the Atlantic, massive indoor stage setups with top-tier live music acts, and beach cocktail pitches. |
3191 N Hwy A1A, Indialantic | (321) 779-2299 | Website |
| Sandbar Sports Grill Satellite Beach Drink Scene: The southern extension of the iconic Cocoa Beach location. Brings a fun beachside sports-centric patio environment, aggressive happy hour pricing, and tropical mixed options down to the Satellite Beach crowd. |
2628 Hwy A1A, Satellite Beach | (321) 241-4169 | Website |
| Surfside Grill & Adventures (Sebastian Inlet) Drink Scene: Positioned directly inside Sebastian Inlet State Park on the north side of the inlet channel. Grab cold draft beers, seltzers, and simple beach cocktails while sitting inches away from the roaring inlet water current. |
9707 S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach | (321) 724-5411 | Website |
| The Old Fish House Bar & Grill Drink Scene: Tucked far south into the waterfront community of Micco along the Indian River. A completely unpolished old-school hidden gem with dirt floors, a dockside tiki atmosphere, cheap drinks, and direct boat slips. |
5185 US-1, Grant-Valcaria | (321) 610-7335 | Website |
breweries
North Brevard Breweries
| Business | Address | Phone | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playalinda Brewing Company - The Hardware Store Brewery Scene: Landmark craft brewery set inside a beautifully restored, 100-year-old downtown hardware store. Boasts a uniquely creative rotating draft lineup featuring their signature Playalinda Blonde Ale, Barn Light Saison, and custom launch-themed beers. |
305 S Washington Ave, Titusville | (321) 225-4977 | Website |
| Playalinda Brewing Company - Brix Project Brewery Scene: Sprawling, industrial-chic production brewery and brewpub located in south Titusville. Features massive indoor/outdoor seating, an extensive list of house-brewed draft beers, and scratch-made food pairings. |
400 S Granger St, Titusville | (321) 567-4976 | Website |
Central Brevard Breweries
| Business | Address | Phone | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carib Brewery USA Brewery Scene: Massive, high-capacity commercial brewing facility and taproom based in Cape Canaveral. Taste legendary local mainstays like Sunshine State Lager and Key West Ales alongside crisp ciders and classic Caribbean imports straight from the source. |
200 Imperial Blvd, Cape Canaveral | (321) 728-4114 | Website |
| Bugnutty Brewing Company Brewery Scene: A robust microbrewery operating in the heart of Merritt Island. Features industrial warehouse taproom vibes with an impressive, heavy-hitting lineup of house-brewed stouts, porters, and aggressive West Coast-style IPAs. |
225 King St, Merritt Island | (321) 452-2739 | Website |
| Cocoa Beach Brewing Company Brewery Scene: An intimate, award-winning nanobrewery tucked inside a historic 1930s neighborhood beach cottage. Celebrated for its unique charm, friendly local atmosphere, and stellar house pours like the Cocoa Beach Pale Ale. |
150 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach | (321) 323-7915 | Website |
| Dirty Oar Beer Company Brewery Scene: Vibrant, incredibly popular craft microbrewery located right in historic Cocoa Village. Features a highly welcoming taproom, a massive dog-friendly outdoor beer garden, and a constantly updating menu of creative, hand-crafted ales and sours. |
329 King St, Cocoa | (321) 301-4306 | Website |
| BeachFly Brewing Company Brewery Scene: A neighborhood microbrewery celebrating the relaxed Florida lifestyle. Offers a cozy, coastal-themed taproom pouring crisp house beers like the BeachFly Blonde and seasonal experimental selections. |
1066 Barton Blvd, Rockledge | (321) 474-2784 | Website |
South Brevard Breweries
| Business | Address | Phone | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| IntraCoastal Brewing Company Brewery Scene: The bustling epicentre of the Space Coast craft culture in the Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD). Features an unmissable coastal taproom and a packed outdoor beer garden pouring an incredibly dynamic, rotating selection of house-brewed ales. |
1357 Pineapple Ave, Melbourne | (321) 821-4152 | Website |
| Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Co. Brewery Scene: Set inside a beautifully converted historic bank vault building in Downtown Melbourne. Delivers a spacious taproom environment complete with traditional longwood bar layouts and an impressive lineup of flagship house ales. |
1002 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne | (321) 821-4052 | Website |
| Charlie & Jake's Brewery Grille Brewery Scene: A long-running neighborhood mainstay on Wickham Road. Blends an old-school microbrewery approach with an authentic barbecue restaurant, pouring fresh house-brewed lagers and dark ales directly from copper kettle tanks. |
6300 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne | (321) 752-7675 | Website |
distilleries
Space Coast Craft Distilleries
| Business | Address (Click for Directions) | Phone (Click to Call) | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside Distillery Distillery Scene: The premier, sole artisanal craft distillery operating on Florida’s Space Coast. This grain-to-bottle hotspot distills high-quality, small-batch spirits including their award-winning Odysea Bourbon Whiskey, triple-filtered corn vodkas, coastal gins, and authentic Florida sugar cane rums. Features a dedicated craft cocktail bar and educational tours. |
240 W Central Blvd, Cape Canaveral | (321) 613-4003 | Website |
wine / VINEYARD
Space Coast Wineries
| Business | Address (Click for Directions) | Phone (Click to Call) | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa Beach Winery Vibe: A unique boutique wine shop and gourmet market. Specializes in award-winning Florida tropical fruit wines and is the home of the famous "Wine Slushie." A relaxed, local favorite for tastings and finding unique gifts. |
6110 N Atlantic Ave, Cape Canaveral | (321) 613-0476 | Website |
| The Wine Lady Vibe: An intimate, boutique wine shop and wine bar located in historic Cocoa Village. Offers a carefully curated selection of wines from around the world, interactive weekly wine tastings, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for socializing. |
234 Brevard Ave, Cocoa | (321) 806-4958 | Website |